Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada
Canada: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved was 3.47 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada is 3.47, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada peaked at 4.25 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.46, in 2021.
Canada ranks 138th of 227 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.2 | — |
| 2001 | 4.21 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 4.21 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 4.21 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 4.21 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 4.24 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 4.25 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 4.2 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 4.15 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 4.1 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 4.05 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 4 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 3.94 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 3.89 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 3.84 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 3.78 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 3.73 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3.67 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 3.62 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 3.57 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 3.51 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 3.46 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 3.46 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.47 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 3.47 | +0.1% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 3.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2255, 15.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.81 | 3.57 | 4.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.48 | 3.46 | 3.51 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More population data for Canada
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2634 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.33 million people (2100)
- Population density 6.1 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada?
- Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved in Canada was 3.47 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 4.25 in 2006.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.46 in 2021.
- How does Canada rank for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
- Canada ranks 138th out of 227 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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